Le Jardinier Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The lobster roll quite literally melts in your mouth."
• "The lobster roll for entree was cooked to perfection. So flavorful and tender."
• "The best was a new item on the menu, a ravioli with squash and lemongrass."
• "The vegetables were also very good. Don't miss the grilled broccoli."
• "The risotto with a touch of red chili was the highlight and what an incredible flavor the plant based chocolate ice cream has."
• "Lobster, risotto and winter squash spaghetti were something to remember."
• "The chicken was both juicy and full of flavor."

Cons:

• "The appetizers were overcooked."
• "The risotto was not particularly warm and thicker consistency than I would want."
• "The main dishes which were short rib( drier than sand) like seriously your grandma’s beef stew would beat this dish in terms of flavor profile and texture, and the red snapper ( had a fishy taste to it, slightly over cooked."
• "The duck was just salty."
• "The food was OK, but expectations were well beyond what I tasted."
• "The dishes weren’t very flavorful. Lacking in depth complexity."
• "For entrees we ordered the white truffle pasta, which was underwhelming."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were amazing upon entering and throughout the night."
• "The staff was professional, attentive, and personable."
• "Service was good waiters were helful and knew their menu."
• "Our server Griffin was friendly and accommodating, very attentive but never intrusive."
• "The staff are very courteous and go above and beyond to make sure you have a great dining experience."
• "The waiter explained in depth our menu and options for different dishes."
• "Griffin, our server, was fantastic. He was so personable and thorough and made the experience complete."

Cons:

• "Very disappointing experience. Service was terrible. Food portions were bit size."
• "The service was terrible. The waiter was impatient and rude."
• "The service was a little bit off with some slight delays and awkwardness."
• "Service was ok - took 12 minutes to get my water, about 8 to get my old fashioned."
• "The service was abysmal."
• "Subsequent courses took over half an hour each to serve, despite multiple pleas for expedited service, which were blatantly ignored."
• "The service was incredibly slow, making it one of the slowest experiences we've had in a long time."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "The vibe was warm."
• "The ambiance of the restaurant makes you feel like you’re in the middle of a garden."
• "The decor was really chic and on the modern side."
• "Enjoyed the decor and vibe of the main dining room."
• "It feels like dining in an airy and light-filled greenhouse."
• "The stunning greenhouse-inspired dining room adds to its allure."
• "The restaurant and its decor is a knockout."

Cons:

• "The tables were too close to each other so it was hard to go to bathroom etc."
• "The entire staff came out to give us everything at once."
• "The decor isn't that spectacular."
• "Plants were fake."
• "The restaurant gives a very secluded tropical vibe with greenery all throughout in foliage and color scheme."
• "It felt like the restaurant had hired an inexperienced crew without proper training."
• "The seabass was not as tender as it could have been."

Value

Pros:

• "Absolutely affordable considering NYC average prices and the amazing quality."
• "Highly recommend this place for a special night out!"
• "The food overall felt very healthy and clear."
• "Food was impeccable and absolutely divine."
• "Surprisingly not that expensive at about $50 a person which included the main course, shared appetizer and shared desert."
• "The golden beet and citrus vinaigrette salad was amazing!"
• "The cheese brioche rolls are delicious."

Cons:

• "Portions were so small that we left paying $800 for 4 people, and still hungry going out for pizza right after dinner."
• "At $220 per person before tax for a five-course meal, each dish was underwhelming and lacked the portion size expected of a Michelin-starred establishment."
• "In addition the portions are tiny and bill is large."
• "The food was beautifully plated but the portions were quite small!"
• "Some eye popping drink prices for certain things, but overall thought it wasn't unreasonable for the environment."
• "Also never received any napkins or hand cloths."
• "The waitress ignored us for the entire 2.5 hour ordeal."